4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Devils: A listless performance, and injuries aren’t an excuse

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, marking their third consecutive defeat on a current homestand. Timo Meier scored two goals, while Nico Hischier and Connor Brown each added a goal for New Jersey. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck secured the shutout victory, improving to five straight wins since joining the Devils.

TheLeafsNation highlights that Toronto played poorly despite missing several key players, including Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev, and Jack Roslovic to injury. The writer noted that the line of Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, and William Nylander struggled defensively, while praising goaltender Anthony Stolarz and defenseman Cole McWard for their efforts in the shutout defeat.